Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network as a Clinical Nurse EducatorThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYProvides clinical expertise education consultation leadership and research in selected clinical areas to benefit patients staff and the organization Serves as a resource to staff and management Allocates available resources to promote efficient effective and compassionate patient care throughout the organization Facilitates the development of collegial relationships Visible accessible and committed to communicating effectively with staff Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice Represents the organization in a positive and professional mannerWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network as a Clinical Nurse EducatorThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYProvides clinical expertise education consultation leadership and research in selected clinical areas to benefit patients staff and the organization Serves as a resource to staff and management Allocates available resources to promote efficient effective and compassionate patient care throughout the organization Facilitates the development of collegial relationships Visible accessible and committed to communicating effectively with staff Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice Represents the organization in a positive and professional mannerEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONMust be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold and maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of ConnecticutMust hold a BSN from an accredited UniversityMasterrsquos Degree in Nursing preferred Matriculation required after one year in positionMust have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this roleBasic certification in area of specialty is preferred NursingEducationEXPERIENCEMust have at least five years or more of progressive experience in clinical practice nursing education andor nursing management in an acute care settingThree years of Behavioral Health experience requiredCOMPETENCIESMaintains clinical competency required for area of assignmentMust be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writingBasic Computer skills are necessaryESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time Participates in regular or episodic high quality competent direct patient care in area of expertise Assesses the quality of care for a specific patient population Creates an environment in which high quality care can be provided Coordinates and implements orientation of Nursing staff Collaborates to develop individualized orientation programs and monitors orienteersquos progress Collaborates with Nurse Manager to address orientee concernsproblems Ensures accurate completion of orientation paperwork Coordinates and implements continuing education for Nursing Staff Develops programs to ensure that educational standards are met Plans and implements annual Nursing competencies through collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Medical providers Assists with documenting staff completion of nursing competencies Uses a comprehensive approach a high level of discriminative judgment advanced knowledge and expert skill to identify problems and issues that interfere with patient care and that may require intervention Provides clinical practice interventions that result in improvements in clinical outcomes patient family satisfaction resource allocation staff knowledge and skills health care team collaboration and organizational efficiency Provides indirect patient care through delegation and guidance to staff nurses and collaboration with members of the healthcare team to develop standards of care clinical procedures or quality improvement plans Implementation and adherence are evaluated to compare outcomes refine guidelines improve clinical management and further promote consistent adherence Participates in system evaluation of technology and its impact on patients and resources Acts as an expert resource that provides pertinent information which enables nurses and others to make decisions based on a wide range of relevant and appropriate alternatives Supports the Clinical team in their ability to care for this patient population Participates in both formal and informal teaching and coaching of staff nurses graduate nursing students other healthcare professionals and patients families Demonstrates commitment to career development and professional practice of self and staff Fosters a spirit of inquiry by documenting problems to determine research needs or by generating or refining identified research problems Interprets and applies research findings Analyzes and evaluates the appropriateness of research and applies research findings to advance clinical practice and patient care delivery Evaluates outcomes Authors and actuates clinical practice guidelines and procedures designs and directs quality performance improvement initiatives chairs interdisciplinary committees or manages clinical projects influences and guides institutional healthcare policy decisions Collaborates with nurses nurse educators physicians and other healthcare providers and patients and their families to result in teambuilding synergism and integrative solutions Acts as positive role model for nurses demonstrating practical integration of theory and evidenced based practice Utilizes evidence based practice in clinical procedures administrative policies and educational materials for patients staff and others Acts as a change agent to provide a link between a variety of resources and staff and asserts clinical and professional leadership in the practice setting or healthcare system in health care policy and delivery decisions or in the administration of direct care programs Acts as a knowledgeable strong risk taking nurse leader Conveys a strong sense of staff advocacy and supportWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONMust be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold and maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of ConnecticutMust hold a BSN from an accredited UniversityMasterrsquos Degree in Nursing preferred Matriculation required after one year in positionMust have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this roleBasic certification in area of specialty is preferred NursingEducationEXPERIENCEMust have at least five years or more of progressive experience in clinical practice nursing education andor nursing management in an acute care settingThree years of Behavioral Health experience requiredCOMPETENCIESMaintains clinical competency required for area of assignmentMust be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writingBasic Computer skills are necessaryESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time Participates in regular or episodic high quality competent direct patient care in area of expertise Assesses the quality of care for a specific patient population Creates an environment in which high quality care can be provided Coordinates and implements orientation of Nursing staff Collaborates to develop individualized orientation programs and monitors orienteersquos progress Collaborates with Nurse Manager to address orientee concernsproblems Ensures accurate completion of orientation paperwork Coordinates and implements continuing education for Nursing Staff Develops programs to ensure that educational standards are met Plans and implements annual Nursing competencies through collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Medical providers Assists with documenting staff completion of nursing competencies Uses a comprehensive approach a high level of discriminative judgment advanced knowledge and expert skill to identify problems and issues that interfere with patient care and that may require intervention Provides clinical practice interventions that result in improvements in clinical outcomes patient family satisfaction resource allocation staff knowledge and skills health care team collaboration and organizational efficiency Provides indirect patient care through delegation and guidance to staff nurses and collaboration with members of the healthcare team to develop standards of care clinical procedures or quality improvement plans Implementation and adherence are evaluated to compare outcomes refine guidelines improve clinical management and further promote consistent adherence Participates in system evaluation of technology and its impact on patients and resources Acts as an expert resource that provides pertinent information which enables nurses and others to make decisions based on a wide range of relevant and appropriate alternatives Supports the Clinical team in their ability to care for this patient population Participates in both formal and informal teaching and coaching of staff nurses graduate nursing students other healthcare professionals and patients families Demonstrates commitment to career development and professional practice of self and staff Fosters a spirit of inquiry by documenting problems to determine research needs or by generating or refining identified research problems Interprets and applies research findings Analyzes and evaluates the appropriateness of research and applies research findings to advance clinical practice and patient care delivery Evaluates outcomes Authors and actuates clinical practice guidelines and procedures designs and directs quality performance improvement initiatives chairs interdisciplinary committees or manages clinical projects influences and guides institutional healthcare policy decisions Collaborates with nurses nurse educators physicians and other healthcare providers and patients and their families to result in teambuilding synergism and integrative solutions Acts as positive role model for nurses demonstrating practical integration of theory and evidenced based practice Utilizes evidence based practice in clinical procedures administrative policies and educational materials for patients staff and others Acts as a change agent to provide a link between a variety of resources and staff and asserts clinical and professional leadership in the practice setting or healthcare system in health care policy and delivery decisions or in the administration of direct care programs Acts as a knowledgeable strong risk taking nurse leader Conveys a strong sense of staff advocacy and supportWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment